General Minimum Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:
Excellent physical condition Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
Field of Expertise Requirements
The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:
First-level university degree in law or significant work experience in criminal justice and/or law enforcement (the latter required for police corrections officer training) Experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc. Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and criminal law and procedure; Knowledge of international legal procedure standards and instruments; Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Level of Professional Competence Requirements
Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:
Education:
First-level university degree in a relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
Mission Specific Requirements
Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:
Mandatory:
Desirable:
Previous international field work experience, preferably in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), especially in Central Asia; Knowledge of the regional political situation and the legal system of Tajikistan; Working knowledge of the Russian and Tajik is an asset.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Human Dimension Department, the Rule of Law Officer will be tasked will be tasked with the following duties:
Providing guidance in determining the direction and focus of the work of the Rule of Law Unit, including development of programmatic activities, providing recommendations on policy direction of the Office's work in the Rule of Law, keeping abreast of local and regional Rule of Law developments and ensuring that programmes remain relevant and provide practical assistance to the host country; Developing, implementing and evaluating programmes covering a wide range of topics related to Rule of Law, such as the rights of persons deprived of liberty, strengthening access to fair trials, reform of criminal justice mechanisms; Working closely with the Politico-Military Department, and in conjunction with the Human Rights Officer, ensuring that Rule of Law and Human Rights issues are streamlined into the Police Reform Process; Preparing the Unitโs contributions to the annual departmental budget, Programme Outline, Project Implementation; Plan and Project Implementation Reviews submitted to the OSCE and the Government of Tajikistan, as well as regular reporting and drafting of press releases, correspondence and other texts; Supervising one mission member; providing guidance and constructive criticism; working to develop critical thinking, report writing and project management skills; Establishing and maintaining contacts with national and local Tajik authorities, other international organizations, domestic and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); Maintaining close co-ordination with OSCE autonomous institutions and headquarters; Managing the day-to-day operations of the Rule of Law Unit; Performing other related duties as required.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, please see: https://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation; therefore, the maximum period of service in this post or in the same Mission is seven years.
Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.
Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.
If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.
Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. Additional Information
Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe Requisition ID: TAJ000380 Contract Type: International Secondment Grade: S2 Job Level: Senior Professional Job Type: Seconded Number of posts: 1 Location: TAJ - OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Dushanbe Issue Date: Jun 12, 2025 Closing Date: Jul 15, 2025 Employee Status: Fixed Term Schedule: Full-time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent) Job Field: Rule of Law Target Start Date: As soon as possiblle